Siwsann George
Siwsann George was born in Pentre'r Eglwys, near Pontypridd. She started singing early in sol-ffa classes at chapel and in Urdd Eisteddfods. Siwsann studied at Aberystwyth University, and Cardiff College of Music and Drama. She started the folk group Mabsant in 1978, and won the solo singing competition at the Pan-Celtic Festival in 1981. Mabsant turned professional in 1984 and toured the world. Siwsann George died in 2005.